Private Stratford-Upon-Avon Town Walking Tour

5.0 (6 reviews) Stratford-upon-Avon, England
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Take Stratford-Upon-Avon at your own pace with a dedicated local guide on your very own private tour. You can choose any date or time for your private tour in the booking form.

Wander through picturesque streets lined with beautifully preserved, authentic buildings—many of which stood during Shakespeare’s time—as the story of Stratford unfolds before you.

From ancient origins and Viking invasions to the rise of the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company, this tour brings centuries of history to life. Along the way, explore the scenic canals, admire Stratford’s iconic theatres, and uncover hidden local secrets that most visitors miss!

Options

Private Tour: 7-15 people

Pickup included

Private Tour: 1-6 people

Pickup included

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace is seen from the outside

What to expect

  1. The Gower Memorial
    5m
    Met your guide at the Gower Memorial and discover what each four statues symbolise, as well as learn a little about Stratford's origins
  2. Shakespeare's Birthplace
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    See Shakespeare's Birthplace from the outside and discover Shakespeare's life here with your local guide. This is very interesting architecturally too.
    Shakespeare's Birthplace is seen from the outside
  3. The Shakespeare Centre
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Officially opened on Shakespeare's 400th birthday, this building hides an incredible amount of Shakespearean knowledge
  4. Henley Street
    5m
    Walk down Stratford's main street to spot famous statues and be in the centre of Stratford's hustle and bustle. With interesting buildings all around, there's lots to see and discover.
  5. Town Hall Stratford upon Avon
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    View the Civic Town Hall as your guide unravels the surprising history behind this stately building
  6. The American Fountain
    5m
    Peer into the American Fountain to find not water, but a swinging pendulum for the clock above
  7. Shakespeare's New Place
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Take in the beautiful gardens on the ground where Shakespeare's second residence, the massive New Place used to sit, and learn what exactly happened to the house on the Bard
  8. 5m
    These beautiful almshouses sit next to Shakespeare's old school, and are still being used for their original purpose
  9. Hall's Croft
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Although in disrepair, this is easily one of the most beautiful houses in Stratford - and used to belong to Susanna, Shakespeare's daughter
  10. Holy Trinity Church
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Walk out towards Stratford's Holy Trinity Church, final resting place of Shakespeare. Take a step inside the church with your guide and enjoy the natural beauty around the church
  11. The Other Place
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Discover the charms of The Other Place, and the stars who performed there before they were famous
  12. Swan Theatre
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Once destroyed by fire, the Swan Theatre rises like a phoenix (well, swan) from the ashes
  13. Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Finish the tour at the internationally-acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Theatre, home to the Royal Shakespeare Company

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide beside Gower Memorial in Bancroft Gardens. Or we can pick up at your central hotel, just let us know.

End point

Please meet your guide beside Gower Memorial in Bancroft Gardens. Or we can pick up at your central hotel, just let us know.

Pickup details

Your guide will be wearing an orange jacket

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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